Former deputy likely facing child porn charges

Arrested for sexual battery on a child, investigation indicates he was allegedly going to the dark web to access child porn

Kenneth Malphurs

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

It appears former Wakulla deputy Kenneth Malphurs may be the subject of ongoing investigation dealing with him accessing child porn on the dark web. That conclusion is based on The Wakulla Sun going through the criminal investigation file on Malphurs current charges of lewd and lasicivous sexual assault on a child younger than 12.

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New boats at Wakulla Springs

The Friends of Wakulla Springs, next to the Great Blue Heron, a hybrid boat and the newest addition to the fleet of tour boats at Wakulla Springs. Through the Florida State Parks Foundation, Wakulla Springs is replacing its tour boats with newer models, which had an official inaugural launch last Friday. (Photo by Legion Taylor)

Charter Review holds first of two public hearings

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Three members of the public were at the Wakulla County Charter Review Commission’s Public Hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 14, to express their support for a proposed amendment to protect native trees in new development.
That amendment is one of five proposals – the others deal with impact fees, panhandling on road rights-of-way, how often the charter should be reviewed, and reducing the density of RV parks.

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SOAR Store opens at Wakulla High School

The Wakulla Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for the SOAR Store on the Wakulla High School campus back in October. (Photo by Lynda Kinsey)

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

In order to combat the growing behavior problems in the school system, Wakulla High Librarian and Teacher Victoria Pope has created the “SOAR” program, which is designed to incentivize positive behavior in students in and out of school.
Pope said she wanted to “Develop something really positive for students,” and that the program is her way of doing that.

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Groundbreaking held

Wakulla County held a groundbreaking on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the sheriff’s office on the new multi-million dollar radio system to aid communication between first responders. Triumph Gulf Coast is giving the county financial support for the system. (Photo by Legion Taylor)

Toy drive at Mack’s

The Less Fortunate Still Matters Foundation held a Stuff the Truck Toy Drive on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Mack’s Meats. There was also a chicken dinner for a donation. Among those participating were Desiree Chapman, Becky Whaley, Casey Kimbrell, Rick Melton, and Christell Wood. (Photo by Linda Ann McDonald)
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